Schools and Libraries
March 2, 2023
From: Shrewsbury Public LibraryChildren's Reading Challenges!
Get rewarded for the reading you do!
Cozy Up with a Good Book Reading Challenge ‘Tis the season for coziness. Grab a blanket, your fluffy socks, and your favorite book. Log your reading to earn badges all winter long. Reading will also earn you raffle tickets which you can enter to win awesome prizes like tickets to The Hanover Theatre, gift card to Tatnuck Booksellers, or tickets to a Pirates game!
Learn more about the reading challenge here!
March Special Programs
Mark your calendars so you don't miss a thing!
Holi Take-Home Craft Thursday, March 2nd available starting at 10 a.m. until supplies last. Bring home a kit in celebration of Holi!
The Three Little Pigs Children's Concert Saturday, March 4th at 3 p.m.
A musical rendition of the Three Little Pigs for flute and percussion by Chamber Music MetroWest. Geared toward 3-8 year olds but all ages welcome. No registration required. This program is supported in part by a grant from the Shrewsbury Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.
Purim Storytime Sunday, March 5th at 2 p.m. For kids ages 2-8 to learn about Purim through stories and crafts. Tokens will be available starting at 1:30 p.m. the day of the program.
Animal Trivia Night Monday, March 6th at 6 p.m. Test your animal knowledge and enjoy some pizza! For all ages.
Supporting Your LGBTQ+ Child Thursday, March 9th at 7 p.m. Facilitated by Lydia Proulx, Director of Youth Programs at Youth MOVE National, parents of tweens and teens will talk about the basic terms and meanings for LGBTQ+ youth, as well as have questions answered about being an affirming and caring caregiver for your child. Resources and information will be available to take home.
Bluey Party! Saturday, March 10th at 10 a.m. Celebrate the Heeler family with games, activities, and crafts. Geared to kids ages 2+. No registration needed.
Engineer a Story: Leprechaun Traps! Monday, March 13th at 6 p.m. Can you trap a leprechaun? Solve the problem in this STEM program for kids in grades 1-5. Registration required.
Pi Day Extravaganza Tuesday, March 14th at 3:30 p.m. Celebrate 3.14 with pie eating contests, pi(e) crafts, and more! For kids of all ages. No registration needed.
Mud Storytime at Lake Street Park Monday, March 27th at 10 a.m. Join Miss Roxanne and Miss Sonja for muddy storytime fun! Activities will include songs, stories, and a take-home craft. No registration needed.
Community StoryWalk®!
This month's StoryWalk® at Lake Street Park is Fiona's, Luck by Teresa Bateman. This wonderful community book was done in partnership with Shrewsbury Parks & Recreation and the Friends of the Library.